1881 Census of England and Wales, Tables: Ages, Condition as to Marriage, Occupations and Birthplaces of people, Table 10 : " Occupations of Males and Females in the Division and its Registration Counties".

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OCCUPATIONS. Males.
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Females.
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1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. 5 Show data context -
  Civil Service (officers and clerks) 2 Show data context -
  Civil Service (messengers, &c.) 1 Show data context -
  Police 1 Show data context -
  Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer 1 Show data context -
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY. 4 Show data context -
  Soldier and Non-commissioned officer 2 Show data context -
  Army Pensioner 1 Show data context -
  Seaman, R.N. 1 Show data context -
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES). 40 Show data context 58 Show data context
  Roman Catholic Priest 1 Show data context -
  Minister, Priest of other religious bodies 2 Show data context -
  Theological Student 3 Show data context -
  Barrister, Solicitor 4 Show data context -
  Law Clerk, and others connected with the law 2 Show data context -
  Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner 1 Show data context -
  Midwife - 1 Show data context
  Subordinate Medical Service - 20 Show data context
  Schoolmaster 14 Show data context 28 Show data context
  Teacher, Professor, Lecturer - 3 Show data context
  School Service, and others connected with teaching 2 Show data context -
  Author, Editor, Journalist 1 Show data context -
  Mining Engineer 1 Show data context -
  Land, House, Ship, Surveyor 1 Show data context -
  Painter (artist) 1 Show data context -
  Architect 3 Show data context -
  Musician, Music Master 2 Show data context 5 Show data context
  Art Student 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES. 29 Show data context 189 Show data context
  Domestic Coachman, Groom 7 Show data context -
  Domestic Gardener 9 Show data context -
  Domestic Indoor Servant 6 Show data context 138 Show data context
  Inn, Hotel Servant 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Cook (not domestic) - 1 Show data context
  Charwoman - 5 Show data context
  Washing and Bathing Service 1 Show data context 43 Show data context
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS. 54 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Broker, Agent, Factor 9 Show data context -
  Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent 2 Show data context -
  Accountant 3 Show data context -
  Salesman, Buyer (not otherwise specified) 1 Show data context -
  Commercial Traveller 9 Show data context -
  Commercial Clerk 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service 7 Show data context -
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES. 61 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Railway Guard 1 Show data context -
  Other Railway Officials and Servants 4 Show data context -
  Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper 1 Show data context -
  Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic) 2 Show data context -
  Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier 22 Show data context -
  Tramway Companies' Service 7 Show data context -
  Ship Steward, Cook 1 Show data context -
  Warehouseman (not Manchester) 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government) 10 Show data context 1 Show data context
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. 18 Show data context -
  Farmer, Grazier 3 Show data context -
  Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew 1 Show data context -
  Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager 6 Show data context -
  Gardener (not domestic) 8 Show data context -
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS. 7 Show data context -
  Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker 7 Show data context -
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS. 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian 3 Show data context -
  Bookbinder 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Printer 11 Show data context -
  Lithographer, Lithographic Printer 2 Show data context -
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS. 73 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Engine, Machine Maker 10 Show data context -
  Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine) 18 Show data context -
  Boiler Maker 1 Show data context -
  Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker 40 Show data context -
  Cutler, Scissors Maker - 1 Show data context
  Needle Maker 1 Show data context -
  Watch Maker, Clock Maker 2 Show data context -
  Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS. 197 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Builder 10 Show data context -
  Carpenter, Joiner 83 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Bricklayer 46 Show data context -
  Mason 7 Show data context -
  Slater, Tiler 1 Show data context -
  Plasterer, Whitewasher 4 Show data context -
  Paperhanger 2 Show data context -
  Plumber 13 Show data context -
  Painter, Glazier 21 Show data context -
  Cabinet Maker 7 Show data context -
  Furniture Broker, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Funeral Furniture Maker, Undertaker 1 Show data context -
  Carver, Gilder 1 Show data context -
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. 14 Show data context -
  Coachmaker 6 Show data context -
  Wheelwright 4 Show data context -
  Others 1 Show data context -
  Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker 3 Show data context -
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS. 5 Show data context -
  Chemist, Druggist 5 Show data context -
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES. 6 Show data context 10 Show data context
  Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist 6 Show data context 10 Show data context
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING. 96 Show data context 17 Show data context
  Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican 7 Show data context -
  Lodging, Boarding House Keeper - 1 Show data context
  Brewer 10 Show data context -
  Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Cellarman 2 Show data context -
  Milkseller, Dairyman 9 Show data context -
  Butcher, Meat Salesman 18 Show data context -
  Provision Curer, Dealer 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Fishmonger 3 Show data context -
  Corn Miller 4 Show data context -
  Baker 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Confectioner, Pastrycook 1 Show data context -
  Greengrocer, Fruiterer 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer 21 Show data context 10 Show data context
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS. 620 Show data context 432 Show data context
  Woollen Cloth Manufacture 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Wool, Woollen goods - Dyer, Printer 1 Show data context -
  Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Silk, Silk Goods, Manufacture 7 Show data context 27 Show data context
  Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture 18 Show data context 59 Show data context
  Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher 1 Show data context -
  Cotton, Calico - Warehouseman, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Lace Manufacturer, Dealer 552 Show data context 310 Show data context
  Weaver (undefined) 3 Show data context -
  Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined) 18 Show data context -
  Factory Hand (textile, undefined) 10 Show data context 32 Show data context
  Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer 5 Show data context -
  Trimming Maker, Dealer 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS. 179 Show data context 185 Show data context
  Hatter, Hat Manufacture 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Tailor 16 Show data context 7 Show data context
  Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker 1 Show data context 87 Show data context
  Shawl Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Shirt Maker, Seamstress - 18 Show data context
  Hosiery Manufacture 116 Show data context 68 Show data context
  Hosier, Haberdasher 15 Show data context 4 Show data context
  Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer 24 Show data context -
  Wig Maker, Hair Dresser 3 Show data context -
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES. 10 Show data context -
  Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture 2 Show data context -
  Soap Boiler, Maker 2 Show data context -
  Furrier, Skinner 3 Show data context -
  Currier 3 Show data context -
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES. 19 Show data context 7 Show data context
  India Rubber, Gutta Percha - Worker, Dealer 5 Show data context -
  Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer 1 Show data context -
  Sawyer 1 Show data context -
  Wood Turner, Box Maker - 2 Show data context
  Paper Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Stationer, Law Stationer 3 Show data context -
  Paper Stainer - 1 Show data context
  Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker 8 Show data context 4 Show data context
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES. 153 Show data context 2 Show data context
  Coal Miner 24 Show data context -
  Coal Merchant 21 Show data context -
  Coalheaver 1 Show data context -
  Gas Works Service 8 Show data context -
  Railway Labourer, Navvy 2 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Glass Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer - 1 Show data context
  [Iron Manufacture] 11 Show data context -
  [Steel Manufacture] 1 Show data context -
  Blacksmith 17 Show data context -
  Whitesmith 7 Show data context -
  Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant 2 Show data context -
  Other Iron and Steel Manufacture 1 Show data context -
  [Coppersmith] 2 Show data context -
  Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer 2 Show data context -
  Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier 52 Show data context 1 Show data context
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES. 87 Show data context 14 Show data context
  General Shopkeeper, Dealer 5 Show data context 12 Show data context
  Pawnbroker 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
  Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  General Labourer 62 Show data context -
  Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural) 9 Show data context -
  Artizan, Mechanic (undefined) 7 Show data context -
  Apprentice (undefined) 1 Show data context -
  Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined) - 1 Show data context
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS. 2 Show data context -
  Town Drainage Service 2 Show data context -
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS. 12 Show data context 133 Show data context
  Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation 12 Show data context 133 Show data context
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION] 20 Show data context 907 Show data context
  [Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning] 4 Show data context 2 Show data context
  [Blank field, or illegible] 16 Show data context 905 Show data context

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Notes:

The following notes to the table appeared in the original report.

1 This table is a very special case: The original Table 10 as published by Division in the 1881 census reports was limited to data for Registration Divisions, their component Registration Counties, and just those Urban Sanitary Districts with populations of over 50,000. Data presented here for counties and higher-level units are taken from the published reports, as usual, but we also include in A Vision of Britain through Time data for Registration Districts, sub-Districts and Civil Parishes which never appeared in the original reports. These were specially created for us by the History Data Service at the University of Essex and derive from the complete transcription of the individual-level Enumerators Book data coordinated by the Genealogical Society of Utah.
2 In creating these data, each occupation listed in the enumerators books has been assigned as far as possible to the relevant category used in the published reports, but some additional categories with labels in square brackets unavoidably appear. Unlike the published statistics for higher-level units, these specially-calculated data for districts and parishes include persons under 15 or over 65. For these and other reasons, no attempt has been made to ensure that county totals for the districts or parishes match the published county totals. The remaining notes are those that appeared below the original published table.
3 NOTE.--Persons returned as engaged in more than one occupation have been referred to the one that appeared to be of most importance; or if there was no difference in this respect, to the one first given by the person in his or her return. In some cases special rules have been followed: e.g. "Clergyman and Schoolmaster" in combination has always been referred to "Schoolmaster"; a Member of Parliament or Peer engaged in any branch of commerce or industry has always been referred to this latter, not to "Peer, M.P.".
4 The numbers returned under any heading include Labourers, Apprentices, and Assistants, as well as Masters, but not Clerks, Messengers, Errand boys, Porters, or Watchmen, for which occupations there are special headings. Civil, Military, and Naval Clerks, Law, Bank, Insurance, and Railway Clerks, and Government and Railway Porters, are, however, exceptions to this rule. Many young persons, being Apprentices or Assistants, have therefore been referred to occupations usually followed by adults. Women also, chiefly widows or orphans carrying on the business of their deceased husbands or fathers, will sometimes be found under occupations commonly followed by men only.
5 Persons returned as retired from any business have not been referred to that business. Inmates of workhouses have been referred to their trades, unless their age or infirmities showed that they were past work. But persons who might be supposed to be only temporarily separated from their usual employment, such as Prisoners, and Patients in General Hospitals, have been classed under their usual occupations.
6 In some cases, for convenience of space, the male designation, e.g. "Schoolmaster", alone is given, instead of "Schoolmaster, Schoolmistress".

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Acknowledgments:

We are grateful to the following contributors. If you make use of the data in your own work, please follow any instructions given here on acknowledgment and re-use.

(1) Kevin Schurer (Department of Geography, University of Cambridge). Role: editor. Restrictions on use: the data cannot be accessed, although the Vision of Britain system may present them graphically (any other use requires the contributor's permission.)

(2) Matthew Woollard (UK Data Service, University of Essex). Role: editor. Restrictions on use: the data cannot be accessed, although the Vision of Britain system may present them graphically (any other use requires the contributor's permission.)